North Korea announced on September 12 that UN Secretary-General António Guterres sent a congratulatory message to Kim Jong Un in honor of the 78th anniversary of the North Korean regime's establishment, known as 9·9 Day. Notably, the disclosure of Guterres' message has drawn attention.
According to the Korean Central News Agency, Guterres stated, "National holidays remind us of the value of dialogue and solidarity in responding to global challenges." He added, "To address issues such as ending wars, climate action, reducing inequalities, and technology transfer, new engagement and commitment to multilateral cooperation are needed to ensure peace and security, achieve sustainable development goals, and uphold human rights."
This release of the UN Secretary-General's message by North Korea is considered somewhat unusual. While North Korea has previously disclosed that the UN Secretary-General sent a congratulatory message on the regime's founding anniversary, this is the first time the full text has been made public.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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